haven - Nothing personal but - do you truly realize how many times Rice is off compared to how many times he's on? http://www.nba.com/playerfile/glen_rice/game_by_game_stats.html Can you now see why there are more con threads than pro threads?
because he also collect 24 pts, handful of rebounds and a few clutch play down the stretch to make us stay in the game.
I have to add my 2 cents to dump on Rice. I hate the guy ever since he openly complained about his playing time during LA's title series. He is the most selfish SOB!
That's the problem, when he's not shooting, not making, there is no reason for him to be in the game. When we need defense more than offense (i.e. up 2-3 with 4 minutes to go in game) Rice should not be in the game. Needless to say, he was in the game. That's just a strong opinion from the majority of Rocket fans - including myself. Obviously we need perimeter shooting but if Rice is not getting looks or isn't making them, his presence hurts more than helps. Personally, I would rather see TMo in. I like his defense, rebounding, and overall smarts (maturity-college anyone?). With that said, chances are just as good that we lose with TMo or Posey in the game instead of Rice. Fans just would like to see "the better oportunity to win" from thier perspective. Rice being in the game as much as he was without hitting shots while playing terrible defense is a terrorizing perspective for most fans including myself.
No question he's used more than he should be. No, he's not a great player. Yes, I'd rather have a 3 point shooter who brings something else to the table and is more consistent. But sadly, this team is sadly lacking in range from the 3 spot. Rice does provide that, if nothing else, at times... ...just don't think he's totally worthless. I'm well aware of his decline in all facets of his game.
Like I said earlier. You may think he's worthless now but a whole lot of teams will love his contract next year. And after enduring his contract for the last 3 years and no first round draft choice next year, he may be our ticket to adding that final piece we need without giving up anyone worthwhile. At least Glen's wife isn't talking smack anymore.
Leave the guy alone. He's an Aging All-Star He's old. He's paid his due. He's made his mark. Let him be. theSAGE
You are absoultly right. Rice got abused down the defensive end and shot bricks turned ball over at offensive end. Why he played so many minutes tonight. I wanna see Boki off the bench.
I'm sorry, but this statement is just overrated. Good for 3s?? He was good for 3s in the past but not anymore. Every 15 games or so he will have a flashback, but most of the time, he brings nothing offensively and he insanely sucks on defense. He's slow and broken down like my old 1984 BMW that could never go above 70 mph. leadership? This guy can't even stay on the court. In fact in another 10 games, he will be back on IR. This guy has never played defense in his career, never made it past the second round when he was the man in Charlotte, never made it past the first round when he played with the Heat. won a ring with LA, but the Lakers should have lost Game 7 to Portland, but as they made their comeback, it was horry on the floor and not Rice. Rice isn't a leader like Scottie Quitten isn't a leader. The guy is a piece of crap.
3-pointers: Since Rice came back, our 3 pts made and FG% both increased. Before, we couldn't buy a 3 pointer. Yes Rice didn't make all our 3-pointers but he also helped spread the floor which helped the % part. Leadership: Rice is one of our captains. It's him who called the player meeting. Early in the season when we struggled in the ball movement, it's Rice who spoke out. Yes Rice's overpaid for what's doing. But you can't argue with things the guy brought on the table.
Yao made two tos,but he got the only off rebond in 4th qtr and finished 1on1 play.What about other guys? Just wondering and seeing? No defence,that's the key .
Exactly how does someone just LOSE teir 3-pt shot? He's one of the best in history, he SHOULD be good for 35% of his 3's at least, ESPECIALLY with a damn good low post presence and damn good perimeter threat. Ever since than interview with him where he said he doesn't want to be seen as a 3-pt shooter or spot up shooter for us, I've been wondering if he purposely doesn't concentrate much on his 3's so that he doesn't get that label.
this whole Rice thread doesn't seems to be bashing Rice that much..... but more towards Ming-only fans (note, not Ming....but the Ming-only fans....) I dunno is it just me or what.... but I seems to read lots of sarcasm directed towards the increasing Ming-only fans...... Ming did keep us in the game..... but he did cost us the game too (this goes to all other Rocks players as their D is absolutely gone in crunch time)..... it doesn't matters if he is the one who keep us in the game or not, it matters whether we win or not..... a lose is a lose, pls dun find excuse that it is not Ming fault or what (again, this is only for Ming-only fans, and I think it is a team loss)..... he cost us the game. FACE IT. its just funny that if Francis/Mobes/others non Ming player is the one who make those costly TO, they will be flamed by Ming-only fans even though they might be the one who keep the whole game close.... BTW, I think the whole team is fatigue.... they played what? 6 games in 8 days? its even hard to catch up with a back2back, moreover 6 games in 8? and few of those went into OT and other few is either a close game or a game against playoff contender..... give this team a break, they played well, they just ran out of gas in this game towards the end..... they are human being afterall
Well, you must not have been listening close enough. At least twice they referred to Posey not having success against Houston in the first half. Regardless, it's not really Posey's fault, Houston is just a great shooter, and having someone guarding him tightly doesn't seem to affect his shot.
How can they be experienced playing a new inside-outside game? Not that they are good at it but......new team...chill
If A.Houston plays the 2 and Sprewell plays the 3 shouldn't Posey be on Spree. I could have sworn Cat was on Houston for most of the night. Anyway, I have no idea why Rice was in the game so long. He showed nothing last night to warrant Rudy sticking with him down the strech. Offensively he was non existent, and defensively he was getting torched. If Posey was really playing terrible I could understand, but the guy made 4 out of his 5 shot attempts, including 2 3-pointers. I mean, did Rudy just assume Rice would play well tonight simply because he was playing against his old team?
